When snow covers the Ossipee Mountains, the 28 miles of trails around the Castle in the Clouds shifts from prime hiking to prime snowshoeing routes. Keep it short and scenic by snowshoeing the Brook Walk, which features seven waterfalls along its relatively easily half-mile trail, or spend some time tackling the longer Oak Ridge Trail, great for catching views of the castle through breaks in the tree-lined mountains. Although your family can certainly spend an entire afternoon exploring the trails, maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, they vary in length to accommodate novice snowshoers and old pros alike. And, when you’re hungry after a long hike, dining is available on the weekends by reservation.

There’s nothing like a warm meal after a day trekking the snowy trails. With 65 years of raising turkeys and dishing up comfort food under their belt, Hart’s Turkey Farm has a proven track record of sending families away happy and satisfied. Of course, you can go with a traditional turkey dinner — complete with thick gravy and potatoes smashed to a creamy puree — but Hart’s also offers some less typical turkey trimmings. Their menu is flush with adventurous preparations of the popular bird, like turkey tempura with duck sauce, turkey parmesan, and turkey pot stickers. The best part? If the kids get restless during dinner, they can pop into Hart’s Store, a gift shop in the lobby of the restaurant, cluttered with shelves of stuffed animals, custom mugs and other knick-knacks.

Experience all the luxuries and accoutrements of a fine-dining experience at 70 North Kitchen and Market, where the menu features upscale, French and American regional comfort foods made from countless local ingredients, such as microgreens, beets, garlic, scrapes, fresh pork, yogurt and berries.The chefs at 70 North scour local farms and weekly farmers to showcase the state’s seasonal bounty, starting with maple syrup in February and ending with canning in the fall. And when you just can’t get enough, you can shop the market for your culinary-inspired products and local wine.

It may be blustery outside, but at The Escape Room Experience, mystery and ingenuity will keep you active and warm. This escape game room provides an immersive experience that the whole family will love. With three themed experiences to choose from, there are plenty of options for all ages. Visit with a dangerous gypsy fortune-teller, race to escape your Vegas hotel room a la “The Hangover,” or sign on to solve a CSI-style murder mystery. Whether you make your escape or not, this experience will have every member of the family connecting with their inner escape artist.

Set back in a shopping plaza off Weirs Road, Patrick’s Pub is a quintessential Irish pub offering up old country favorites, like shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash covered in a Guinness gravy. For the less adventurous eaters in your group, there’s also a variety of stateside favorites, like mac ‘n cheese and a good old-fashioned hamburger.

While most ski resorts are shutting down their lifts and collecting the last gear rentals of the day, Gunstock is gearing up for its night sessions. Twenty-two of the resort’s 55 trails are lit up to continue the snow revelry well after the sun has set. (Good news if you’re not a night owl, they also offer daytime hours!) And if you’re not a skier? No problem: They also offer tubing and rides on the Mountain Coaster until closing time at 9 p.m.

For even more winter fun on the slopes, King Pine and Ragged Mountain ski areas offer show-based activities for your entire family.

George’s Diner, a mom-and-pop mainstay just a few short steps from downtown Meredith, checks all the boxes for a beloved local diner: small-town feel with friendly staff and quaint decor to match (think checkered floors, menus that double as placemats and a breakfast counter), hearty food that is affordable while filling, and breakfast that is served until 2 p.m. Expect a range of omelets, pancakes, French toast, waffles and two types of hash — corned beef and red flannel — homemade daily.

The western bank of Squam Lake is home to the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums–accredited institution in northern New England: the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. While daily operations shut down from November 1 to May 1, they offer special winter programs perfect for a family day in the snow, including ice fishing, animal tracking, and bird watching (because not all our feathered friends fly south for the winter).

For more indoor-friendly winter activities, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center takes visitors to winters past with seasonal experiences like cheese making, cake decorating, candle making and more. For the perfect combination of indoor/outdoor winter fun, tie up your laces and take a swirl around the ice-skating rink at Purity Springs.